Fixed!

There will be no Rupertikirtag fireworks again this year

It will soon be that time again! Around September 24th, the name day of Salzburg's patron saint Rupert, the traditional Rupertikirtag will take place again. One thing is already clear: there will once again be no fireworks at the end of Kirtag... 

The Altstadtverband reports: "The reason for this is that, in accordance with § 128 Para. 2 LFG (Aviation Act), the use of fireworks of the categories P2, S2, F2, F3, and F4 and T2 is prohibited within safety zones during airfield operating hours in accordance with the Pyrotechnics Act 2010, Federal Law Gazette I No. 131/2009. The officially approved operating hours of Salzburg Airport are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.," it says in a press release. 

The Rupertikirtag is being held for the 47th time this year. From September 20 to 24, the squares around the cathedral will be the usual venue for craftsmanship, traditional costumes, music, fairground shows and culinary delights. 

A standardized deposit system for glasses, jugs and PET bottles will be introduced for the first time for all exhibitors at Salzburg Rupertikirtag 2024.